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I was told a story while I warned them of the sky And I could see no good reason why the old man would have lied Oh, he looked to be about as strong as a fish And I tell it as I wonder what's the poor man's only dying wish The winter of ought five Left with two score and five lives For the red eyed coal dogs howl Could be heard for miles around In the book of Genesis God grants man dominion Over animals and the black dogs Of P. Pont caught a glimpse Come springtime there was food But the widows all refused And the poor man's black dogs came To escort those who remained Brothers, sisters Go across the river Don't look back once there Trust in God and take care The winter of ought five Left with two score and five lives For the red eyed coal dogs howl Could be heard for miles around